Residents in Saudi Arabia’s Capital Hear New Explosions as Houthis Claim More Attacks

Residents in Saudi Arabia’s capital hear new explosions as Houthis claim more attacks

New explosions have been heard in Riyadh, with blame falling again on Iran-backed Houthi rebels from Yemen. The Saudi-led coalition said Wednesday it intercepted a ballistic missile aimed at the capital. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The Houthis have repeatedly targeted Saudi facilities including airports, increasing pressure on the kingdom. Experts say Saudi Arabia struggles to intercept all Houthi missiles and drones…

Saudi-led coalition intercepts, destroys Houthi ballistic missile targeting Riyadh

(AA): The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said Wednesday that it intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the Houthi group toward the Saudi capital Riyadh, shortly after warning alerts were activated in the city and nearby Al-Kharj governorate. In a statement on US social media platform X, Coalition spokesman Maj. Gen. Turki al-Maliki said […]

Saudi Arabia Intercepts Houthi Ballistic Missile

The official spokesperson for the Coalition Forces announced on Wednesday that Saudi air defenses had intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the Houthi militia toward the Saudi capital, Riyadh. AFP reported hearing loud explosions in the city, while authorities sent a warning to residents via mobile phones alerting them to an “aerial threat.”